ZipRealty White Paper
 
Discover What's Hot and What's Not for Today's Homebuyer
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If you're thinking about selling, we've got good news - we recently surveyed our registered buyers to ask what features they are looking for in their next home, and compiled their feedback into an easy-to-read report for your convenience.

Based on their responses, here are a few things that you can do to make your home more attractive to today's buyers:

  • Stage your master suite to create a cozy, comfortable retreat.
  • Emphasize the amount of storage space your house offers.
  • Eliminate pungent odors to avoid turning away 76% of potential buyers.
  • Clear clutter and clean up visible messes to avoid turning away 40% of potential buyers.
  • Spruce up your property's curb appeal with some basic pruning or landscaping to avoid turning away 34% of potential buyers.
  • Replace worn flooring or carpet and avoid turning away 31% of potential buyers.

For more ideas and information, read our complete report:

What's Hot and What's Not for Today's Homebuyers (1.67Mb .PDF)

And don't hesitate to contact your ZipRealty agent for guidance on preparing your property for sale to achieve maximum value in today's market!

The results of this research were also featured on ABC and CNN.  Click the following links to watch:
ABC Money Minute
CNN Open House

 
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